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Hemisphere Collection (#8)

Discover the wonders of our world and beyond with these captivating glimpses into different hemispheres

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Brain, artwork C014 / 6803

Brain, artwork C014 / 6803
Brain, computer artwork. At bottom is the brainstem, which controls automatic functions, sleep and arousal and relays messages from the brain to the spinal cord

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Central nervous system, artwork

Central nervous system, artwork
Central nervous system. Computer artwork showing the brain, cranial nerves and the top portion of the spinal cord. At centre is the pituitary gland (small, spherical), which secretes hormones

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Early Earths internal structure, artwork

Early Earths internal structure, artwork
Early Earths internal structure. Artwork of a hemispherical cross-section through the early Earth, with thin oceanic crust and formation of the first continental landmasses

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Brain and eye anatomy, artwork C013 / 4664

Brain and eye anatomy, artwork C013 / 4664
Brain and eye anatomy. Computer artwork of the brain from below, with the front of the brain and the eyeballs (white, one at right sectioned) at top

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Head and neck anatomy, artwork

Head and neck anatomy, artwork
Head and neck anatomy. Computer artwork of a human head and neck with the overlying tissues removed to show the brain (pink) within a sectioned skull that includes the teeth (white) of the jaws

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Life in Peru Cuzco in the mountains with native woman and her colorful dress high elevation

Life in Peru Cuzco in the mountains with native woman and her colorful dress high elevation (MR)

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Life in Peru with llama at Machu Picchu ruins in the mountains at very high elevation

Life in Peru with llama at Machu Picchu ruins in the mountains at very high elevation

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Life in Peru Cuzco close-up of school children in colorful uniforms in high elevation

Life in Peru Cuzco close-up of school children in colorful uniforms in high elevation (MR)

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Life in Peru Cuzco beautiful color graphic of wool and fabric yarn in town with high

Life in Peru Cuzco beautiful color graphic of wool and fabric yarn in town with high elevation

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Life in Peru Palace of Justice San Martin Government Square in Lima Peru capital city

Life in Peru Palace of Justice San Martin Government Square in Lima Peru capital city

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Life in Peru Cuzco garden and flowers of famous Cathedral in Town Square

Life in Peru Cuzco garden and flowers of famous Cathedral in Town Square

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Life in Peru Cuzco beautiful night photo statues & fountain Town Square and Cathedral

Life in Peru Cuzco beautiful night photo statues & fountain Town Square and Cathedral Basilica

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Life in Peru Cuzco in the mountains statues & fountain in Town Square and Cathedral

Life in Peru Cuzco in the mountains statues & fountain in Town Square and Cathedral Basilica

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Life in Peru Cuzco in the mountains with native women and their llamas high elevation

Life in Peru Cuzco in the mountains with native women and their llamas high elevation (MR)

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Life in Peru Cuzco in the mountains with native woman and her child in colors high elevation

Life in Peru Cuzco in the mountains with native woman and her child in colors high elevation (MR)

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Life in Peru Cuzco in the mountains with native woman and her llama and color rug (MR)

Life in Peru Cuzco in the mountains with native woman and her llama and color rug (MR)

Background imageHemisphere Collection: WORLD MAP, c1690. Engraved world map by Gerard and Leonard Valk, Amsterdam, c1690

WORLD MAP, c1690. Engraved world map by Gerard and Leonard Valk, Amsterdam, c1690

Background imageHemisphere Collection: MAGDEBURG HEMISPHERE, 1672. Otto von Guerickes most celebrated experiment on air pressure

MAGDEBURG HEMISPHERE, 1672. Otto von Guerickes most celebrated experiment on air pressure utilizing the Magdeburg hemispheres

Background imageHemisphere Collection: VON GUERICKE: AIR PRESSURE. Otto von Guerickes most celebrated experiment on air pressure

VON GUERICKE: AIR PRESSURE. Otto von Guerickes most celebrated experiment on air pressure utilizing the Magdeburg hemispheres. Copper engraving from his Experimenta Nova, Amsterdam, 1672

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Human brain, occipital lobe

Human brain, occipital lobe
Brain, temporal lobe. Computer artwork of a human brain in profile within a glass-effect male head, showing the location of the temporal lobe (red)

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Brain

Brain. Computer artwork of a human brain as seen from the top. The front of the brain is at top. This is the cerebral cortex

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Brain

Brain. Wire-frame computer image of a side view of a healthy human brain. The front of the brain is at left. From top to centre is one of the hemispheres of the cerebrum

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Brain

Brain. Computer artwork of a human brain (top view). The front of the brain is at right. The brain is the nerve centre that controls bodily functions and thought

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Brain

Brain. Computer artwork of a side view of a healthy human brain. At to centre is one of the hemispheres of the cerebrum, which is responsible for conscious thought, emotion and voluntary movement

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Venus, radar map

Venus, radar map
Venus. Synthetic aperture radar map of a hemisphere of Venus centred on the prime meridian (0 degrees longitude). The shading indicates the elevation of the surface relative to the mean planetary

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Neptunes changing seasons

Neptunes changing seasons
Neptunes seasons. Image 3 of 3. Hubble Space Telescope image of cloud bands on Neptune in 2002. Large white and green cloud bands are seen in the south, which could be due to the arrival of spring

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Mars close approach 2007, HST image

Mars close approach 2007, HST image
Mars close approach 2007, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Mars is a cold desert world, with an atmosphere of mostly carbon dioxide

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Water on a prehistoric Mars, artwork

Water on a prehistoric Mars, artwork
Water on a prehistoric Mars. Computer artwork of water on Mars at some point in its past. Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Terraforming Mars, computer artwork

Terraforming Mars, computer artwork
Terraformed Mars, computer artwork. North is at top. Terraforming is the process of making another planet Earth-like so that it may be habitable by humans

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Mars

Mars. Artwork of the planet Mars seen from space. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, and it is a rocky desert world. Its diameter is around half Earth s

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Venus, Magellan image

Venus, Magellan image

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Coloured radar image of Venus eastern hemisphere

Coloured radar image of Venus eastern hemisphere
Venus. Coloured radar map of the eastern hemisphere of Venus. The map was created using data gathered by the Magellan radar-mapping spacecraft in 1990-94

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Mosaic of Magellan imagery, Venus north hemisphere

Mosaic of Magellan imagery, Venus north hemisphere

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Coloured radar image of Venus hemisphere

Coloured radar image of Venus hemisphere

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Stroke

Stroke. Coloured computed tomography (CT) brain scan showing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), or stroke. The red region is an area of internal bleeding, or haemorrhage

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Brain scan, MRI scan

Brain scan, MRI scan
Brain scan. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of an axial (horizontal) section through a healthy brain. The front of the brain is at top

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Brain scans, MRI scans

Brain scans, MRI scans
Brain scans. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of axial (horizontal) sections through a healthy brain. The front of the brain is towards top left

Background imageHemisphere Collection: CT scan of brain

CT scan of brain
Brain. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of a section through a healthy human brain. The heavily-folded cerebrum is seen in vertical cross- section (coronal section)

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Human brains, computer artwork

Human brains, computer artwork
Human brains. Computer artwork of healthy brains. The brain at centre, with the front of the brain at left, shows the highly folded cerebrum, which is responsible for conscious thought

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Brain

Brain. Computer artwork of a section through a healthy brain. The front of the brain is at left. The highly folded area is the cerebrum, which is responsible for conscious thought

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Brain

Brain. Computer artwork of a healthy human brain seen from above. The front of the brain is at top right. This is the cerebrum, the largest part of the brain

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Head, CT scans

Head, CT scans
Head scans. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scans of axial sections through a healthy head. The sequence of scans (from left to right)

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Base of the brain

Base of the brain, historical anatomical artwork. The front of the brain is at top. The origin of the 12 cranial nerves is shown

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Brain

Brain, historical artwork. The top drawing shows the brain cut in-between its hemispheres. The front of the brain is on the left

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Human brain, conceptual artwork

Human brain, conceptual artwork
Human brain, conceptual computer artwork. The front of the brain is at right

Background imageHemisphere Collection: Barcoded Earth

Barcoded Earth, conceptual image. The barcode may represent a variety of concepts, like the placing of commercial interests above global environmental or human welfare issues




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Discover the wonders of our world and beyond with these captivating glimpses into different hemispheres. 🌍✨ Step back in time to the 17th century as you explore a vintage world map, meticulously crafted by skilled cartographers. Marvel at how they envisioned Earth's continents and oceans before satellite imagery revolutionized our understanding. Zoom out from this historical perspective and witness Earth's breathtaking beauty from space, captured by satellites orbiting high above. Behold the mesmerizing blue planet we call home, its delicate features visible even from afar. Focus your gaze on North America at night, where dazzling city lights illuminate the darkness like a constellation of stars. This satellite image showcases human activity intertwined with nature's grandeur—a testament to our interconnectedness. Venture beyond Earth itself and delve into celestial realms with Andreas Cellarius' Atlas Coelestis. Lose yourself in intricate star charts that guided ancient astronomers across the Northern Hemisphere, unlocking secrets of the cosmos. Embark on an extraterrestrial journey to Mars through composite satellite images revealing its enigmatic landscapes. Witness rugged terrains and mysterious formations that ignite curiosity about what lies beyond our own planet. Shift your focus closer to home again—this time exploring Australia through a stunning satellite image. Admire its vastness and diverse ecosystems that make it truly unique among continents. Delve deeper into planetary exploration as you examine Venus' radar map showcasing its icy North Pole—an otherworldly sight unlike anything found on Earth. Uncover hidden mysteries lurking within this neighboring planet's polar region. Transport yourself further back in time with Carel Allard's Celestial Planisphere of the Northern Hemisphere from 1700s Amsterdam. Immerse yourself in an era when maps were works of art, intricately depicting cosmic wonders awaiting discovery. Return once more to South America at night—a radiant tapestry woven by urban centers nestled amidst lush rainforests and towering mountains. This satellite image captures the vibrant spirit of a continent that never sleeps.